Contemporary Cretan cuisine, prepared with éclat

Three restaurants share the spotlight at Lato Boutique Hotel, each with its own stylish design, cool and elegant spaces, all eye-appealing and inviting. "Brillant", "Herbs' Garden" and "Aroma" are ready to welcome guests from all over the world, introducing them to luscious Cretan cuisine. From breakfast till late, our restaurants offer dishes born from the purest products of the Cretan land.

Everything presented on your plate, like a small masterpiece, is hand picked, selected with great artistry and care, directly from local farmers. The pure virgin Cretan olive oil, the unique herbs of the island, the fresh vegetables and fruits, the traditional Cretan dairy products, the Cretan honey, the wild greens, the tender meats, and the fresh Cretan fish are true treasures that reside in all of the restaurant kitchens at Lato Boutique Hotel.

Zinonas Christophidis, is the conductor of the most delicious recipes and dishes, or else the Executive Chef of the Lato Boutique Hotel.

Herb's Garden Restaurant

Here’s the finest "balcony" in the city embraced by the soft breeze of the Cretan Sea, granting the most beautiful panoramic views of the old city harbor and the Venetian fortress you’ll ever see. Herbs' Garden is the jewel in Lato’s crown, open daily from 13:00 till late at night, offering a seductive Summer menu from early May to late October. The inspired menu primes your palate for fresh fish and seafood cooked to perfection, tender meats, refreshing vegetables and season salads, fine appetizers accompanied by ouzo or raki, and a variety of fine wines.

Carrying a name inspired by the Cretan nature and the fragrances of the herbs that dominate the island, Herbs' Garden is a perfect choice for dining, or drinks. Herbs' Garden is always a welcoming heaven where you can sip a traditional coffee while getting lost in the immensity of the panoramic sea views extending far out to sea, a breathtaking vista unveiled in front of your eyes.

When the heat of the Cretan sun becomes unbearable, Herbs’ Garden refreshes you with ice cold juices, home made ice-creams, desserts of unique flavours, and fine cocktails. At dinner, when the restaurant is packed with guests dining under the starry skies, cooled by gentle breezes from the sea, our chef’s personal touch will seduce you with exquisite contemporary creations.

Fine raw local ingredients cooked with imagination and respect towards local traditions result in delicious outcomes enjoyed in every bite.

Let us bring that special touch that makes your event the unforgettable experience of a lifetime!

From early May till mid October, Herbs' Garden is an ideal choice for any type of social or business events. The finest "balcony" in the city opens towards the Cretan Sea, which stretches endlessly beyond Koules and the Old Harbor.

Herbs' Garden is the perfect blend of contemporary layout, romantic atmosphere, and matchless cuisine. Whether your event is of private or business nature, the quality and the eye for detail justify why you should hold any of your future events with us.

Last, but not least, Herbs' Garden organizes theme and anniversary nights at competitive prices, creating the ideal environment for entertainment and culinary bliss.

Here you can find details on how we can help you organize the best events at Lato.

We will be happy to organize your event according to your needs and requirements.
E-mail: [email protected] - Tel.: +30 2810 334971

Herbs' Garden Restaurant is found on the roof terrace of Lato Boutique Hotel on 15 Epimenidou Street, and offers views to the Venetian harbour and the endless blue of the Cretan Sea.

Access by the sea-side road:

Driving on the sea-side road, at the roundabout across the Municipal Harbour Fund (Navarhou Kountourioti Square), go up the hill on Doukos Bofor Street (towards the Venetian shipyards). Turn right on Epimenidou, and, just a few meters down the street, you will find Lato Boutique Hotel on your right.

Access through the city centre:

Driving from the city centre, following Doukos Bofor Street, you will pass by the Archaeological Museum (on your left), the tennis club (on your right) and Megaron Hotel (on your right). Epimenidou Street is the extension of Doukos Bofor Street heading towards 25th of August Streetyou will find Lato Boutique Hotel on your right hand side.

Brillant Restaurant

With its buoyant, yet luxurious atmosphere, Brillant Restaurant offers unique culinary experiences since 2007. Fine raw local ingredients, cooked with imagination and respect towards authentic Cretantraditions, result in delicious dishes. The selection varies every season, and themed evenings add an adventurous plus to an incomparable à la carte menu. The restaurant is open daily from noon till late at night, from November to May, when it passes the torch to Herbs’ Garden to welcome the Cretan spring.

The atmosphere is enhanced with carefully picked tunes and live bands weekly. Perhaps Brillant’s best attribute, this is a place where upscale doesn’t mean expensive. Call it affordable fine dining, if you will, and come to find out why our restaurant is counted among the best in Crete.

Fine raw local ingredients cooked with imagination and respect towards local traditions result in delicious outcomes enjoyed in every bite.

Trust Lato’s staff to organize a glitch-free event!

Brillant Restaurant is the ideal choice to host both social and business events. Our team of experts is ready to organize for you any type of private or business event, such as: festivities, galas, cocktail parties, club (society) gatherings, business lunches and dinners, business meetings, product presentations, science workshops, and so on.

Access by the sea-side road:

On the roundabout across the Municipal Harbour Fund (Navarhou Kountourioti Square), go up the hill on Doukos Bofor Street (towards the Venetian shipyards). Turn right on Epimenidou Street, and just few meters down the street you will find Lato Boutique Hotel on your right. Next to the main entrance of the hotel, you will find the entrance of Brillant Restaurant.

Aroma Restaurant

Nothing quite compares to breakfast at Aroma, our beautiful eatery, which kick starts your day with Cretan specialties and international delicacies, delicious homemade marmalade, freshly squeezed orange juice, and fragrant coffee. Although just a breakfast restaurant, Aroma is elegant, tranquil, and inviting, serving the healthiest Cretan breakfast, every day of the year, to both guests and drop in customers.

Aroma adheres to traditional Cretan cuisine standards and culinary culture. The buffet caters to all guests: The ones who enjoy a protein-rich start for the day; the ones who prefer the lighter, French-style morning meal with fresh croissants and coffee; the vegans and vegetarians; the cereal-buffs; the picky eaters; the pancake lovers; and of course the youngest guests. Aroma serves only the freshest local ingredients, the healthiest organic produce, and the balanced Cretan culinary dishes, famous all around the world.